Men-only Saudi team ‘backward step’
INCHEON, September 18- A leading rights group slammed Saudi Arabia on Thursday for taking a “backward step” by not including women in its Asian Games team. Human Rights Watch (HRW) called for Saudi...
View ArticleMurray ‘backs’ Scottish independence
GLASGOW, September 18- Scottish tennis ace Andy Murray on Thursday appeared to lend his support to independence on polling day and condemned negative tactics by the “No” camp in a tweet that quickly...
View ArticleSserunkuma prefers title to Golden Boot
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 18 – 2012 Kenyan Premier League (KPL) player of the year Dan Sserunkuma, has set his sights on helping champions Gor Mahia retain the trophy rather than chasing the Golden...
View ArticleAnxious Debuchy waits on surgery call
LONDON, England, Sept. 18-Arsenal right-back Mathieu Debuchy will discover on Friday whether he requires surgery on the ankle ligament injury he suffered against Manchester City. The France...
View Article‘Diesel’ Drogba asks for patience
LONDON, England, September 18-Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has called on the club’s fans to give him time to regain his best form after rejoining in the recent transfer period. The Ivorian striker...
View ArticleFIFA officials ordered to return luxury watches
ZURICH, September 18- FIFA officials were on Thursday given until October 24 to hand back luxury watches offered as ‘gifts’ by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). The order was handed down by...
View ArticleLeow: World Cup hard act to follow
BERLIN, September 18-Germany coach Joachim Loew said on Thursday he expects the next few months to be “incredibly hard” after their World Cup triumph in Brazil last July. “For me, it is perfectly...
View ArticleSpurs slam semetic banner, Everton soar
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino blasted an anti-Semitic banner unfurled by Partizan Belgrade fans as “unacceptable” and “disrespectful” after European football was again embroiled in a racism row. A...
View ArticleStung City eye red hot Chelsea scalp
LONDON, September 19- Stung by a last-minute defeat in the Champions League, Manchester City will attempt to make up ground in the Premier League title race when they host leaders Chelsea on Sunday. A...
View ArticlePorous AC Milan host Juve in top clash
ROME, September 19- AC Milan host Juventus in a top-of-the-table clash Saturday that could add impetus to their bid to erase two nightmare seasons — if the Rossoneri can plug the holes at the back....
View ArticleReal with La Liga mountain to climb
MADRID, September 19- Two consecutive defeats have left European champions Real Madrid with a mountain to climb just three games into the La Liga season if they are to catch leaders Barcelona. Real are...
View ArticleIndifferent Bayern visit Hamburg
MUNICH, September 19- Bayern Munich travel to a Hamburg side under new management this weekend still finding their way after changing tactics mid-way through their midweek Champions League win over...
View ArticleWenger out to repair sinking Gunners
LONDON, England, September 19- Arsene Wenger will attempt to get Arsenal back on track against Aston Villa on Saturday after a frustrating week that raised questions about their chances of winning...
View ArticleEvra left United for ‘personal reasons’
TURIN, Italy, September 19- Juventus defender Patrice Evra says that he ended his eight-year spell at Manchester United because of ‘personal problems’. The French international traded the Red Devils...
View ArticleDrogba ‘can’t wait’ for Lampard re-union
LONDON, England, September 19- Chelsea striker Didier Drogba admits he is excited to once again meet up with his “partner in crime” Frank Lampard, even if the two men will be on opposing sides this...
View ArticleDi Maria: “I came to improve under LvG”
LONDON, September 19- Manchester United newcomer Angel Di Maria has revealed a desire to improve his game under Louis Van Gaal as the reason for him moving to Old Trafford. The Argentina international...
View ArticleDanny fires K’Ogalo clear, ‘Black Berry’ reborn
NAIROBI. Kenya, September 21 – Sensational forward Dan Sserunkuma struck twice to hand Gor Mahia head coach Frank Nuttall his first K’Ogalo victory after easing past visiting Chemelil Sugar 2-0 in a...
View ArticleTevez on target again as Juve stun Milan
Carlos Tevez scored his fourth goal in a week to hand champions Juventus a precious 1-0 win over Milan, and new coach Massimiliano Allegri the bragging rights, at a packed-out San Siro on Saturday....
View ArticleRonaldo hat-trick leads Real 8-2 rout of Depor
MADRID, Spain, September 21- Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid equalled their biggest ever away win in La Liga with a 8-2 thrashing of Deportivo la Coruna on Saturday. Real now trail...
View ArticleWanyama debut EPL goal sends Saints second
LONDON, September 21- Victor Wanyama’s first Southampton goal proved enough to finally end the resistance of 10-man Swansea on Saturday as the visitors won 1-0 to go second in the Premier League. It...
View Article